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Dutch labs show substantial inconsistency and limited use of optimal pre-analytical practices for renin testing.
Current guidelines and scientific insights regarding pre-analytical conditions for renin measurements have not been fully translated into practice in Dutch clinical laboratories.
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Renin results warrant cautious interpretation in practice; challenges effective translation of guidelines into laboratory procedures.
This survey demonstrates substantial inconsistency in pre‑analytical procedures for renin testing in the Netherlands. Despite moderate awareness of recent evidence, implementation of optimal procedures remains limited. The findings indicate that current guidelines and scientific insights have not been fully translated into practice, and that awareness alone does not necessarily lead to procedural change.
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Özcan et al. (2026) studied this question. Pre-analytical procedures for renin testing in Dutch labs show substantial inconsistency and limited implementation of optimal practices despite moderate awareness.
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